SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 3, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Feb. 22, promoted 18 personnel in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, including a new Commander. Commander Kirsten Monteleone will be assigned to Southeast Operations, overseeing the cities of Lake Forest, Mission...

The Sheriff Department’s Narcotics Team is responsible for the investigation and suppression of narcotics activity. They specifically investigate the illegal distribution and manufacturing of controlled substances; address and solve street narcotic problems relative to specific geographic locations; and respond to information and complaints from citizens and other sources within their...

The Sheriff Department’s Gang Enforcement Team is specifically structured to suppress and prevent gang activity within the Orange County Sheriff Department’s jurisdiction. The team utilizes a multi-pronged approach in combating criminal street gangs. The suppression and enforcement of illegal gang activity is accomplished through pro-actively engaging in street-level enforcement, intelligence...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 9, 2023): Captain AJ Patella has been selected as the new North Patrol Bureau Captain. The North Patrol Bureau Captain serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Villa Park and the county’s north unincorporated areas.

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Mar. 15, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Mar. 17, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Lake Forest. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Mar. 22, 2023) – At 4:44 p.m. on Mar. 21, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Ruisenor in the city of Mission Viejo due to a shooting.

The Central Men’s and Central Women’s Jail opened in November of 1968 and are traditional linear style (cell block and dormitory) facilities which house both sentenced and pre-trial maximum security inmates. The Central Men’s Jail houses 1428 inmates and Central Women’s Jail houses 386 inmates. Inmates have access to television...

The Training Division develops, schedules, and presents law enforcement training for sworn peace officers and professional staff. The department utilizes two training sites ensuring the best learning environment possible, depending on the specific needs of the course. Advanced Officer Training is primarily conducted at the Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 24, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on March 22 promoted 23 personnel, including two Commanders and a Division Director, in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. “We have new leaders with talents and experience that will benefit the community we...

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (March 25, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, March 27, in the city of Laguna Niguel looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many...